Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.5 x 15.5, October 3, 1797. Four-language ship's paper issued to “Thomas Cutss, Jun’r, master or commander of the Ship called Minerva…lying at present in the port of Ch’ston, bound for Amsterdam and laden with Rice, Sugar, Coffe, Cotton, Logwood& Rum.” Prominently signed at the center by President John Adams and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering and by Collector James Simons. The original embossed white seal remains affixed to the left side. In fine condition, with some minor edge loss and fold splits. A scarce and sought-after oversized format, boasting a large signature of America's second president.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$175.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
